Most public schools in Detroit (Charter or DPS)...

...have long ago closed their library doors. As a result our young and middle school readers are not getting adequate exposure to how a library works, and all the great literature that can inspire, excite and humor them. The best high schools and colleges are requiring reading competencies and research techniques that students learn in the first place from libraries.

AT GCA OUR LIBRARY DOORS ARE OPEN!!

Over 3,600 titles!

Average number of books per school year borrowed from the GCA library is 40 books per student.

Each child has the opportunity to read even more.

CAN OTHER SCHOOLS SAY THIS?

Books organized by genre (science, folklore, adventure, sports, careers, fiction, non-fiction, etc.)Reading levels clearly labeled according to the Accelerated Reading program. Students are directed to books that match their comprehension level and tests for each book allow to better understand their reading growth. Students refer to "AR book" or "AR test" and we see proud and happy faces when they can see how much they're improving. They are motivated!

Come see our busy, beautiful library the next time you visit GCA!

In your free time visit some of the various Detroit Public Library locations! They provide residents with internet access, books and often times fun/free events! Click the above image for a direct link to their home page.